Question
The line graph is titled "Percent of adults who favor same-sex marriage, by generation (2001-2019)." There are four lines on the graph representing four generations: the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. The X-axis indicates years from 2001 to 2019. The Y-axis indicates percentages from zero percent to eighty percent. All four lines increase from 2001 to 2019. The Silent Generation line starts at 21 percent in 2001 and ends at 45 percent in 2019. The Baby Boomers line starts at 32 percent in 2001 and ends at 51 percent in 2019. The Generation X line starts at 49 percent in 2001 and ends at 58 percent in 2019. The Millennials line starts at 51 percent in 2003 and ends at 74 percent in 2019.
-Source: Pew Research Center
Which of the following best describes a trend in the line graph above?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) There are no generational differences on public support for same-sex marriage in the United States.
A
There are no generational differences on public support for same-sex marriage in the United States.
(Choice B) Generation X and Millennials are more likely to support same-sex marriage than the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers.
B
Generation X and Millennials are more likely to support same-sex marriage than the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers.
(Choice C) The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers have become more opposed to same-sex marriage as Generation and Millennials have become more supportive.
C
The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers have become more opposed to same-sex marriage as Generation and Millennials have become more supportive.
(Choice D) All generations have become more opposed to same-sex marriage over the last twenty years as it has become a divisive issue.
D
All generations have become more opposed to same-sex marriage over the last twenty years as it has become a divisive issue.
-Source: Pew Research Center
Which of the following best describes a trend in the line graph above?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) There are no generational differences on public support for same-sex marriage in the United States.
A
There are no generational differences on public support for same-sex marriage in the United States.
(Choice B) Generation X and Millennials are more likely to support same-sex marriage than the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers.
B
Generation X and Millennials are more likely to support same-sex marriage than the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers.
(Choice C) The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers have become more opposed to same-sex marriage as Generation and Millennials have become more supportive.
C
The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers have become more opposed to same-sex marriage as Generation and Millennials have become more supportive.
(Choice D) All generations have become more opposed to same-sex marriage over the last twenty years as it has become a divisive issue.
D
All generations have become more opposed to same-sex marriage over the last twenty years as it has become a divisive issue.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best choice that describes a trend in the line graph is:
**(Choice B)** Generation X and Millennials are more likely to support same-sex marriage than the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers.
This choice reflects the data presented in the graph, showing that Generation X and Millennials consistently have higher percentages of support for same-sex marriage compared to the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers, which have lower percentages, even though all groups increase their support over time.
**(Choice B)** Generation X and Millennials are more likely to support same-sex marriage than the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers.
This choice reflects the data presented in the graph, showing that Generation X and Millennials consistently have higher percentages of support for same-sex marriage compared to the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers, which have lower percentages, even though all groups increase their support over time.